Census 2011 — Set 3
Geography · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 21–30 of 80
According to the 2011 Census, which state has the lowest population?
Correct Answer: B. Sikkim
Sikkim is the least populous state in India with approximately 6.1 lakh people. It became the first organic state of India and is known for its biodiversity. Mizoram is the second least populous state in the country.
Which Union Territory has the lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: C. Daman and Diu
Daman and Diu recorded the lowest sex ratio among all UTs and states with 618 females per 1,000 males. This low ratio is largely due to the high influx of male migrant workers in the industrial sector. The national average sex ratio is 943.
What was the total population of India as recorded in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. 121.08 crore
India's population was recorded at 121.08 crore (1.21 billion) in 2011. This represented an increase of 18.2 crore people from the 2001 census. India remains the second most populous country in the world based on this data.
Which state has the highest urban population by numbers (not percentage) in India?
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
Maharashtra has the largest urban population in India by total count. Over 5 crore people in the state live in urban areas like Mumbai and Pune. However, in terms of percentage of total population, Goa is the most urbanized state.
In which city is the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India located?
Correct Answer: A. New Delhi
The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner is located in New Delhi. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. This office is responsible for conducting the decennial census and registering births and deaths.
Who was the Census Commissioner of India for the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. C. Chandramouli
Dr. C. Chandramouli served as the Registrar General and Census Commissioner for the 2011 Census. He directed the massive data collection exercise across all states and union territories. The commissioner is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
What is the minimum age for a person to be considered 'literate' in the Indian Census?
Correct Answer: D. 7 years
In the Indian Census, a person aged 7 years and above who can read and write in any language is considered literate. This standard has been followed since the 1991 Census. Children below the age of 7 are treated as illiterate even if they go to school.
Which state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in its population?
Correct Answer: D. Mizoram
Among Indian states, Mizoram has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribes at 94.4%. Lakshadweep has a higher percentage (94.8%) but it is a Union Territory. These areas are predominantly inhabited by tribal communities.
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of India's population lives in urban areas?
Correct Answer: C. 31.16%
The 2011 Census recorded that 31.16% of India's population resides in urban areas. The remaining 68.84% of the population lives in rural areas. Urbanization has shown a steady increase compared to the 27.8% recorded in 2001.
Which state has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Castes (SC) in its population as per 2011 data?
Correct Answer: C. Mizoram
Mizoram and Nagaland have negligible Scheduled Caste populations. In many northeastern states, tribal populations dominate the demographic profile. Punjab, conversely, has the highest percentage of SC population in the country.